the BEST Bacon and Eggs (Quick Method) | How to Make Bacon and Eggs

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly can be cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

Place 4 slices of bacon in a frying pan over medium heat.

Cook bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and sizzling.

Remove bacon from the pan and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess fat.

Reduce heat to low medium without cleaning the pan.

Crack 2 large eggs directly into the bacon fat in the pan.

Baste the eggs with the bacon fat using a spoon until the whites are fully set and yolks reach desired doneness, about 2-3 minutes for runny yolks.

Carefully remove eggs from the pan using a slotted spatula to drain excess fat before plating.

Season eggs with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve bacon and eggs immediately while warm.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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